Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
Creek Geeks Watershed Workshop
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:00 PMLeave the kids, grab your boots, and let’s get nerdy with nature!
Park: Lakepoint
Play-Doh Planetarium
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Make a Play Doh planetarium and explore how real stars and constellations form the patterns we see at night.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
August Amazements
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
See what seasonal changes August has to offer in this beginning phenology hike for all ages!
Park: Chewacla
The Art of Leaf Printing
When: 08/15/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us as we learn how to use the natural world in art!
Park: Chewacla
Junior Rangers: Leave No Trace
When: 08/15/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about all things Leave No Trace, and how to become a Junior Ranger!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Saturday Cast & Catch
When: 08/15/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: T-Pier (34.40281N, 86.20611W)
Grab your fishing pole and join the Naturalist for a morning of fishing! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
College Freshmen Hike
When: 08/15/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Start your new semester at college with a fun, beginner-friendly hike to the Falls!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Bats: Myth vs. Fact
When: 08/15/2026 at 08:00 PMUncover the truth about bats, test your knowledge, and learn about their incredible contributions to our environment.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Bartram's Kayaking
When: 08/16/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let’s discover Joe Wheeler State Park from the water!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Play Games!
When: 08/16/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
You are invited to play nature games with us as you learn more about becoming a Junior Ranger!
Park: Wind Creek
Painting in the Park: Sunset Over the Marina
When: 08/16/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Premium Campground Boat Ramp
Join our park naturalist at the Premium Campground Boat Ramp at 7pm to paint the sunset over the Marina.
Park: Gulf
Discover Gulf Sea Turtles
When: 08/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Immerse yourself in the underwater world by learning fascinating information about sea turtles!
Park: Lakepoint
Nature Walk for Wellness
When: 08/19/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
Park: Chewacla
States of Matter - Chewacla Nature School
When: 08/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about the states of matter with a hands-on lesson!
Park: Joe Wheeler
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/20/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Hikers lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail with us at Joe Wheeler State Park!